Real Estate Investing in Waterville, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 924 • Marshall County

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Should you buy in Waterville, KS? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (77/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

Rare combination of both appreciation and cash flow. These markets don't last long — worth serious consideration.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 18.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $155,513
Avg Monthly Rent $828
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Waterville Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Kansas: Waterville has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Waterville is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Transaction volume in Waterville has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. From an investor standpoint, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Waterville — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$155,513
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

ZIP Codes in Waterville, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterville, KS

Is vacancy a concern in Waterville, KS?

Expect elevated vacancy in Waterville, KS. Rents at $828/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the typical home price in Waterville, KS?

In Waterville, KS the median home value sits at $156K. Against the broader KS market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Is Waterville, KS a good place for real estate investing?

Yes - Waterville, KS a 3.0/5 investability score. With $156K home prices against $828/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

Does Waterville, KS favor landlords or tenants?

Waterville, KS operates under KS law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect stable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

What is the smart move for investors in Waterville, KS?

In Waterville, KS the healthy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $156K prices and $828/mo rents suits that approach.

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